De Witt Nelson High School serves 222 students in grades 8-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
222 students
Showing 2000–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
50%
56%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
5%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
20%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2000–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
California Education Authority (CEA) Headquarters School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend De Witt Nelson High School?
222 students attend De Witt Nelson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of De Witt Nelson High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of De Witt Nelson High School?
De Witt Nelson High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does De Witt Nelson High School offer ?
De Witt Nelson High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is De Witt Nelson High School part of?
De Witt Nelson High School is part of California Education Authority (CEA) Headquarters School District.
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